Shifter knob for track

[mazur]

Made my own "race knob" out of Delrin. 7'' tall.

I was thinking about selling them. I can basically make them any way you want. Jaffster style, my style. I never understood why the Jaffster one has a lip on it, though. Extra work for something that's not even functional.

[bmwpower]

Nothing like a jaffster knob! Have one installed in my race car and it worth’s the money. Great craftsmanship and excellent feeling when combined with a Z3 2.8/3.0 shifter (slightly bended backwards, towards driver side) is a work of art. It sits at the right height, close to 3 o’clock steering wheel location and provides short and precise throw for positive and crisp feeling. Try it!!!

I'm definitely getting one. I ran into him sometime ago on another board I frequent and he's a pretty nice guy....with a nice design, so I will probably get it soon.

...now just trying to figure out which shifter to go with...lol

I liked my previous Z3 1.9 in my E30 but I see others with the X5, 2.8, etc. makes me wonder if I should get something different.

[Roque]

Nothing like a jaffster knob! Have one installed in my race car and it worth’s the money. Great craftsmanship and excellent feeling when combined with a Z3 2.8/3.0 shifter (slightly bended backwards, towards driver side) is a work of art. It sits at the right height, close to 3 o’clock steering wheel location and provides short and precise throw for positive and crisp feeling. Try it!!!

[bmwpower]

I sell this one:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l227/mdywglr4x4/My%20new%20e30/P1020589.jpg

Very light, fit perfectly, available in different lengths and styles.

I have them on our website here: http://www.racersmarket.net/index.ph...mart&Itemid=93

Also available in black.

Any off-car picts showing construction, how it's installed, etc?

Thanks...

[BimmerScreamer]

I sell this one:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l227/mdywglr4x4/My%20new%20e30/P1020589.jpg

Very light, fit perfectly, available in different lengths and styles.

I have them on our website here: http://www.racersmarket.net/index.ph...mart&Itemid=93

Also available in black.

kind of looks like a bike grip on a pole but I like that.

would running a tall knob like that on top of a short shift be counter productive?

[kishg]

True, but the knob on my car is literally disintegrating so I need to buy one anyway so might as well buy one that will work over the long haul, no? I don't like spending money 2x.

in that case, jaffster.

[bmwpower]

that's the jaffster knob. i have a stock M knob which works. OP, if you are new to de's, you have more things to worry about when on track than the distance to your knob :) don't worry about modding the car so much, spend the $$ on the driver.

True, but the knob on my car is literally disintegrating so I need to buy one anyway so might as well buy one that will work over the long haul, no? I don't like spending money 2x.

[matt]

I sell this one:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l227/mdywglr4x4/My%20new%20e30/P1020589.jpg

Very light, fit perfectly, available in different lengths and styles.

I have them on our website here: http://www.racersmarket.net/index.ph...mart&Itemid=93

Also available in black.

[2002maniac]

It really doesnt matter.

[kishg]

i was just looking at this today... i ordered this one
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=669157

that's the jaffster knob. i have a stock M knob which works. OP, if you are new to de's, you have more things to worry about when on track than the distance to your knob :) don't worry about modding the car so much, spend the $$ on the driver.

[p0cket penguins]

i was just looking at this today... i ordered this one

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=669157

[rThor432]

^^ I've got the Momo tall knob for the same reason. I'm using it with the Z3 shifter. The shifter is about the same height as the stock setup, but of course much shorter.

[gearheadE30]

Only thing bad about the weighted knob + Z4 shift lever that I have is that it is a long reach from the wheel to the shifter. It really isn't as bad as you'd think, but it is really short.

[kid325e]

reduces the time between my hand going from the steering wheel to the shiftknob... ;)

[e30rcr]

Aah. That's why those knobs are so tall..less of a reach.

But if you put it on a stock length rod, you end with a longer throw then stock, so x5 shifter, then tall momo.